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rattlesnake

/ˈrætəlsneɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does rattlesnake mean?

noun

A venomous snake with a rattle on its tail, found in the Americas. A rattlesnake is a pit viper with a distinctive rattle.

Example

"The hiker spotted a rattlesnake in the desert and carefully backed away."

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